How far is Burbank, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from Burbank, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
227.71 mi
03h 52m
Flight
174.35 mi
280.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.35 mi
Kilometers
280.59 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.71 mi
Kilometers
366.47 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Thu, Oct 15, 3:22 PM PDT
Return by in Burbank
Thu, Oct 15, 7:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burbank
2026-10-15T11:29
Arrive Federal Way
Thu, Oct 15, 3:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burbank
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Burbank
117.9 mi
01h 56m
To Federal Way
109.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
72°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burbank and Federal Way.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burbank and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on Fifth Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · Fifth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fourth Avenue

    86 m · 10 sec · Fourth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Maple Street

    98 m · 14 sec · West Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    1746 ft · 48 sec · Fifth Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 124

    35 m · 2 sec · State Route 124

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 124

    1363 ft · 23 sec · State Route 124

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    33 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1036 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 18

    24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway

    762 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North

    736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Peasley Canyon Road

    21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burbank and Federal Way.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 45%
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 38%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 11%
I 182
11.8 mi · 5%
Lewis and Clark Trail
6.56 mi · 3%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

85.7 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.3 mi
174.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
01h 56m from Burbank
Leave By
9:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burbank and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burbank to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Burbank and 109.9 miles from Federal Way.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.70 one way or $87.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burbank and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kittitas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kittitas.

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burbank and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 174.35 mi (280.59 km).

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#1 Burbank

Situated in southeastern Washington at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers, this unincorporated community lies within Walla Walla County at an elevation of 374 feet.

Population0
Coordinates46.1998600, -119.0130600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street (-119.013304, 46.199858)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.42 L · about $43.70
Round trip
$87.39
16.08 gal · 60.84 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $43.70 $87.39
Mid-grade $5.72 $45.98 $91.96
Premium $5.98 $48.06 $96.11
Diesel $7.29 $58.63 $117.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Burbank and Federal Way. The current time is 11:29:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.